Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
La Junta Crash Injures Adults, Children
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash, which occurred on Colorado State Highway 10 at Otero County Road 23. A farm tractor, driven by Robert L Klinkerman of La Junta, was attempting to make a left had turn on to Otero County Road 23 when it was struck on it’s left […]
Prowers Historical Society Hosting Antique Road Show October 16
The number of visitors at the Big Timbers Museum has increased over last year. Museum curator, Kathleen Scranton provided the Prowers County Commissioners with a quarterly update of museum activities during their October 9 meeting. Visitors for 2013 were 2,052 and Year-to-Date is 1,838 for 2014, she said. Alumni from the Lamar class of […]
Granada Trustees Approve New Billing Procedures
The Granada Trustees approved combining several savings accounts into the general operating account for future transactions. “This will make things less complicated for the town,” said Jackie Malone, Town Clerk. She said she has to write separate checks from different accounts to pay bills and using a general operating account will be easier. “Each of […]
Jerry Bryant…June 9, 1928 – October 7, 2014
Memorial services for Jerry Bryant will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. His long-time friend, Dale Leighty, will officiate. Inurnment will immediately follow the services at the Bent County/Las Animas Cemetery. C P Bryant, Jr., affectionately known as Jerry, was born June […]
Leyon Banks…July 17, 1936 – October 5, 2014
Funeral services for Leyon “Bud” Banks will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Interment will follow in Toonerville, Colorado. Leyon C. “Bud” Banks was born on July 17, 1936 at Bent County Hospital, Las Animas, Colorado to Estel and Mable Banks. He […]
Friday Night Fire–RV Burns on South Main in Lamar
A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle at 2400 South Main Street at Main and Savage in Lamar this past Friday evening. Lamar Fire and Ambulance responded to the call along the highway at 7:16pm. The fire apparently started in the engine compartment and spread to the rest of the camper as it was being moved […]
Oktoberfest Provides Entertainment for all Ages
Whether you were riding a mechanical bull, motorcycle, customized car, out for a jog or stroll, or just passed the time in the beer tent this past Saturday, the annual Oktoberfest provided entertainment for everybody in the area. Southeast Colorado enjoyed another ideal weekend of weather, great for outdoor activities this past October 4 and […]
Lamar Library Hosts Children’s Computer Center
What will their world be like when they’re 50? Thinking back to libraries a half century ago with rows and rows of books and magazines, to today’s information technology that accesses information at the touch of a button; you have to visualize what libraries will be like in the future. Interactive, touch-screen computers were put […]
Holly Commercial Club Prepares for October Activities
The Holly Commercial Club met in regular session this past Wednesday, October 1. Marge Creech, representing the Holly Blue Grass Festival, said the annual Rhythm & Ribs event is set for Saturday, October 11 at 5:30pm at the Holly Gateway Fairgrounds. Club members voted to donate some of their purchased advertising schedule with KVAY Radio […]
Ralph R. Bullock…November 24, 1929 – October 5, 2014
A Celebration of Life for former Kit Carson resident, currently of Springfield, CO, Reverend Ralph R. Bullock will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Springfield United Methodist Church with Reverend Travis Walker officiating. Interment with full Military Honors under the auspices of Kit Carson VFW Post# 3411 will also be […]
Prowers County Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
Lamar, CO-Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics. Vaccine is plentiful and there are no anticipated shortages this year. Prowers County Public Health & Environment has received their vaccine and has vaccine available for both children and adults. The charge for the flu vaccination is […]
Ruben P. Jara Sr…March 3, 1929 – October 1, 2014
Ruben P. Jara Sr. of Loveland, CO passed away October 1, 2014. He was born March 3, 1929 in Lamar, CO to Filipe and Isabelle (Morales) Jara. He was married to Victoria Baca. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, playing horsehoes and bowling. He also was a handy man. He is survived by his wife Victoria, […]
City-wide Clean-Up Day Saturday, October 11
The City of Lamar is hosting a fall Clean-Up Day, Saturday, October 11, from 7am to 4pm. An earlier date had been postponed due to so many community events taking place. Curbside trash collections will be done by City Crews, working through the day with volunteers. Area residents are asked to have their trash piled […]
SERVsafe Training Scheduled in Lamar
LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO, September 30, 2014: Prowers County Public Health and Colorado State University Extension are offering ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certification Training October 24 in Lamar. This certification meets the requirements for retail food managers seeking advanced food safety certification, as well as individuals wanting to produce and sell home-based food products in […]
Fall is the Perfect Time to Experience Colorado Agriculture
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – The air is crisp and hues of red, orange and yellow dot the landscape. There is no better place to enjoy fall in Colorado than on a farm or ranch. This time of year brings a variety of family events involving agriculture including pumpkin patches and corn mazes. To help […]
Rhythm & Ribs Set for Saturday, October 11
The 3rd annual Rhythm & Ribs will be held at the Holly fair barn, October 11th with serving beginning at 5:30 and music starting at 6:00 p.m. This popular event is sponsored by the Holly Bluegrass Committee and is the only fundraiser to support the Holly Blue-Grass Festival. All proceeds will go to help […]
Grants Help Colorado Specialty Crops
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Nine grants totaling nearly $840,000 have been awarded through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 2014 Specialty Crops Program. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). Funds are received by the Colorado Department of Agriculture from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Specialty Crop […]
Cliff Boxley, a Veteran Helping Other Area Vets
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners recently commended Cliff Boxley for receiving the 2014 AARP Andrus Award. Boxley has been driving southeast Colorado veterans to medical appointments in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and La Junta for the past seven years. The AARP letter states, “The Association’s most prestigious volunteer tribute recognizes outstanding individuals […]
Monty J. “Skeeter” Chambers…November 20, 1969 – September 29, 2014
Graveside memorial services for longtime Las Animas, Colorado resident, Monty “Skeeter” Chambers will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Inurnment will follow. Monty Joe Chambers, affectionately known as “Skeeter”, was born on November 20, 1969 in Las Animas, Colorado to Martin and Sharon “Pete” […]
Holly Trustees Renew Sheriff Contract
With a three to two vote, the Holly Trustees renewed the annual contract with the Prowers County Sheriff’s office for 2015. The town will pay $51,000 for law enforcement coverage of the community for the year for 40 hours per week. During earlier discussions on the contract, several Trustees felt more attention should be […]